Course Description
Short fiction in English, with some attention to historical development of the genre, narrative techniques, and the development of critical strategies for reading and writing.
Athena Title
Introduction to Fiction
Prerequisite
ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102E or ENGL 1103 or ENGL 1050H or ENGL 1060H
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will be expected to achieve the following: 1) a general understanding of the historical development of prose fiction; 2) an ability to distinguish and discuss the formal elements of prose fiction; 3) a sophisticated vocabulary for discussing prose fiction; 4) an enhanced ability to write fluent analyses of prose fiction texts; 5) an enhanced ability to enjoy prose fiction.
Topical Outline
This course is taught by instructors with a wide variety of specialties within the field of British and American literature, thus texts to be studied and organizing themes will vary from semester to semester. In general, students can expect that attention will be paid to some or all of the following topics: 1) the history of prose fiction; 2) formal features of prose fiction; 3) terms used to discuss and analyze prose fiction; 4) the development of selected literary themes over time.
Syllabus